Featured: Salt Lake Bees Celebrate Successful Inaugural Season at The Ballpark at America First Square, Welcoming over 390,000 Fans
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Salt Lake Bees Celebrate Successful Inaugural Season at The Ballpark at America First Square, Welcoming over 390,000 Fans
The new ballpark anchors Utah’s first sports and entertainment district and is located in the fast-growing Southwest Quadrant of the Salt Lake Valley
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (October 2, 2025) —The Triple-A Salt Lake Bees have completed their inaugural season at The Ballpark at America First Square. The 280,000-sq.-ft. ballpark anchors Downtown Daybreak, a 200-acre mixed-use development located within the 4,000+ acre master-planned community of Daybreak in South Jordan, Utah. Developed by Larry H. Miller Real Estate and Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) and designed by HOK, the 8,000-capacity ballpark opened April 8, 2025.
“The Salt Lake Bees had a successful inaugural season at our new ballpark, and we are excited to continue welcoming the community to attend events, concerts and more at The Ballpark at America First Square,” said Michelle Smith, president of Miller Sports + Entertainment. “Sports and entertainment at their best unite a community. We are honored to invest in places and experiences, including The Ballpark at America First Square, that build connections, inspire memories and shape the future of Utah for generations to come.”
During its inaugural season, The Ballpark welcomed over 390,000 fans and attracted more than 400 season ticket holders with 1,778 tickets per game. The Ballpark hosted 75 Pacific Coast League games and more than 70 community events, concerts and corporate events, establishing itself as a truly multipurpose venue, active beyond game days. Additionally, The Ballpark welcomed over 1,300 youth participating in baseball clinics throughout the year.
“The Ballpark at America First Square combines a best-in-class baseball experience with thoughtful district development. It anchors the surrounding neighborhood, amplifies the fan experience and functions as a true community asset in South Jordan,” said Shannon Bartch, director of Sports + Recreation + Entertainment at HOK. “Larry H. Miller Real Estate and Miller Sports + Entertainment maximized the project’s potential in their first season, welcoming diverse events, creatively programming versatile public spaces and delivering a vibrant destination for events of all sizes.”
The three-story ballpark celebrates the region’s dramatic landscape while driving growth in the adjacent mixed-use district. The Wasatch Mountains, visible from every angle of the venue, directly influenced the design, including stainless-steel panels around The Ballpark that include a laser-etched design of the Wasatch Mountain Range. Mountain views are featured throughout, with public spaces arranged in terraces that mimic the mountainside. Materials, landscaping, fixtures and furnishings honor these regional influences while complementing the Bees’ brand identity.
A 360-degree concourse keeps fans connected to both the field and the surrounding mountain range. The seating bowl—with 6,500 fixed seats and open gathering spaces bringing total capacity to 8,000—puts fans close to the action and amplifies crowd noise. Premium offerings include field-level suites, Founders Suites, batter box loges, twin party decks and two all-inclusive club spaces behind home plate. Locally inspired food offerings, smart technology-enabled markets, family zones and an Amazon Just Walk Out market create one of the best fan experiences in Minor League Baseball.
The recently completed center-field plaza, America First Square, seamlessly connects The Ballpark to the rest of Downtown Daybreak, realizing the ownership group’s vision of creating a connected, community destination with 365-day activation. America First Square hosted 100+ concerts, community events and festivals this summer, including a performance by Ben Folds. This winter, Downtown Daybreak’s Winter Village launches with a dazzling display of holiday lights at The Ballpark at America First Square and ice skating, keeping the development active year-round. A Megaplex cinema entertainment center opened over the summer and includes bowling, games, cinema and dining. In addition, Downtown Daybreak includes restaurants, retail and residential development.
"The successful inaugural season at The Ballpark at America First Square is a testament to our commitment to build the places where life takes place,” said Brad Holmes, president of Larry H. Miller Real Estate. “We are proud to work alongside Miller Sports + Entertainment to create a welcoming environment that not only celebrates sports but also fosters connections between people. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to developing spaces that inspire, engage, and serve the vibrant community of South Jordan and beyond."
Future phases of Downtown Daybreak are under construction, with complete build-out estimated to take 10 to 15 years.
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About Miller Sports + Entertainment
Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) manages Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals FC (NWSL), Megaplex, the Salt Lake Bees (MiLB), The Ballpark at America First Square, America First Field, Real Monarchs (MLS NEXT Pro), and Big League Utah and its quest to bring a Major League Baseball team to Salt Lake City. Learn more at millerse.com.
About Larry H. Miller Real Estate
Established in 1986, Larry H. Miller Real Estate is the real estate platform of the Larry H. Miller Company. We use the power of development to fulfill the Larry H. Miller Company’s mission of enriching lives. Whether we’re building a single-family home or a master-planned community, a commercial office tower or a mixed-use business district, we treat every real estate project as an opportunity to make a lasting positive impact. Our work isn’t just transactional, it’s transformational. Learn more at lhmre.com.
About HOK
Celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2025, HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving our clients and healing the planet Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose. HOK’s Sports + Entertainment practice specialises in the design of stadiums, arenas, ballparks, training facilities and entertainment centres. The group designs world-class sports complexes that serve as the centerpieces of successful and vibrant entertainment districts, communities and campuses. hok.com